Two of Pentacles

The duality of the number Two is particularly strong in the Two of Pentacles
because it implies both balance and change, a combination of the inactive and
the active that at first seems rather absurd. After all, if something is
constantly changing, how can it be kept in balance? Seeing that balance is
also a dynamic quality is the key to understanding the energy of the Two of
Pentacles. It's like a juggler who keeps his balls in constant motion but
always under his control.

The Two of Pentacles is often a sign that a change in your life in general,
and your financial situation in particular, is almost certain. This card
embodies the principle of "life at the edge of chaos" - too much change and
life falls apart, too little change and it stagnates. Constant change and
self-improvement is the only way to develop the body and the mind, and the
Two of Pentacles is certainly an advocate of this philosophy. If you have
been feeling bored lately, have some fun for a change! But if you are not
working at all because you're playing all the time, cut back a little. The
principle of balance is the one that ultimately rules here.

In terms of the material world alone, the Two of Pentacles is often a sign
that you have several projects underway all at once. These projects can be
work related, personal hobbies, or other matters. This card can even show
the dynamic balance between family and career. It is usually a sign that you
have everything under control, for the moment. But even a master juggler
cannot juggle forever, and this card is often a reminder that you will have
to cut back sooner or later. This could mean neglecting one project in order
to finish another. Dropping one project is preferable to dropping them all.

Going hand in hand with this idea is the warning that trying to take on any
more projects at this time would probably be a bad idea. When a juggler has
perfectly balanced two balls, and a third ball is added, he may continue to
juggle them dextrously - or they may all fall to the ground. In times like
this, the Two of Pentacles tells you to be flexible. If an opportunity comes
along that you can't afford to miss, but you already have a lot of projects
to watch already, one of those may have to be sacrificed so you can take on
the new opportunity. Above all, balance must be maintained in the face of
sweeping changes.

This page was made by James Rioux (The Black Shadow), bshadow@nbnet.nb.ca.
Copyright 2000 James Rioux.